Daily animal experiences
The best way to learn about the animals is to see them interact with their keepers and to hear first-hand about their care and wellness.
Daily animal experiences
Weekdays
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 a.m. | Penguin feeding | Penguin Island |
| 11 a.m. | Goat enrichment | Family Farm |
| 11:15 a.m. | Pelican feeding | Upper Lake |
| 12 p.m. | Wildlife Theater Show | Wildlife Theater |
| 12:15 p.m. | Prairie dog keeper chat | Prairie Dog Exhibit |
| 2:30 p.m. | Insect Zoo keeper chat (Thursday and Friday only) | Insect Zoo |
| 2:45 p.m. | Pelican feeding | Upper Lake |
| 3 p.m. | Penguin feeding | Penguin Island |
Weekends
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 a.m. | Penguin feeding | Penguin Island |
| 11 a.m. | Goat enrichment | Family Farm |
| 11:15 a.m. | Pelican feeding | Upper Lake |
| 11:30 a.m. | Wolverine keeper chat | Wolverine Exhibit |
| 12 p.m. | Axolotl keeper chat | Amphibian Alley |
| 12 p.m. | Wildlife Theater Show | Wildlife Theater |
| 12:15 p.m. | Koala keeper chat | Koala Crossing |
| 12:15 p.m. | Giraffe keeper chat (Sundays only) | Savanna Donga |
| 12:30 p.m. | Mandrill keeper chat | Mandrill Exhibit |
| 12:30 p.m. | Parrot keeper chat | Binowee Aviary (Across Koala Crossing) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Orangutan keeper Chat | Great Ape Passage/orangutans |
| 12:45 p.m. | Greater one-horned rhino Keeper Chat (Saturdays Only) | Greater one-horned rhino exhibit |
| 2:30 p.m. | Przewalski’s horse and Bactrian camel keeper Chat | Asia Zone (past Lion Fountain) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Insect Zoo keeper chat (Saturdays Only) | Insect Zoo |
| 2:30 p.m. | Sloth and toucan Keeper Chat | Tropical Building at sloth enclosure |
| 2:45 p.m. | Black bear enrichment (Saturdays Only) | Bear Country |
| 2:45 p.m. | Pelican feeding | Upper Lake |
| 3 p.m. | Penguin feeding | Penguin Island |
| 3:15 p.m. | Lion Keeper Chat (Sunday Only) | Lion grottos |
Throughout the Zoo
You’ll find uniformed docents throughout the Zoo who are eager to answer your questions, tell stories, and share their wealth of information.
Docents and youth volunteers staff carts filled with bio-facts of many different animals. See and touch fur, bones, and teeth, and learn about the fascinating physiology of our animals.
Don’t forget to pick up a keepsake Zoo Key to use in our Talking Storybooks throughout the Zoo. Other must-do’s: Ride the Eugene Friend Dentzel Carousel and the Little Puffer miniature steam train, and let the kids run out all that energy at the Elinor Friend Playground.
Zoo manners
We value everyone’s safety. For the safety and comfort of the animals and our guests we cannot allow the following items in the Zoo. Anyone in violation of these rules may be asked to leave at any time without a refund. Any guest verbally, physically threatening or using any language that attacks, demeans, or dehumanizes people based on protected traits like race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disability will be escorted from the property immediately without a refund.
- Straws, disposable lids, glass containers, balloons, pets
- Radios, stereos, musical instruments, or any sound amplifiers
- Solicitation material
- Bicycles, tricycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, or skates
- Sports Equipment including but not limited to balls, bats, etc.
- Alcoholic Beverages or any illegal substances
- Firearms or any other weapons including but not limited to knives
- Toy weapons of any kind
Our animals are wild and possess all their natural instincts. Some animals may not be on exhibit the day of your visit as they have indoor and outdoor access. Please…
- Do not tease or shout at the animals
- Do not throw anything into the exhibits (i.e. no tossing coins into habitats, pools or streams.)
- Do not feed the Zoo animals, gulls, or squirrels.
- Do not cross exhibit or path barriers
- Do not tap or bang on the glass
Please report any disturbance to wildlife by calling (415) 753-7069 immediately.
- Smoking/Vaping is not permitted anywhere on Zoo grounds
- Pets are not allowed inside the Zoo (see below for service animals)
- Please do not enter or damage the planted areas
- Please do not let children stand on railings and fences
- Children ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Guests under the influence will not be allowed in the Zoo and will be asked to leave
- Solicitation of any kind is not permitted on Zoo Grounds
Service animals only. Pets can spread diseases to our animals. No dogs or other pets are allowed on Zoo grounds, except service dogs. Service dogs may be taken to any area in the Zoo except where animals are free-roaming.